Getting started is easy.

To help you get started, we just need to know what kind of device you're activating and how you purchased it.

Phone or SIM cards ordered from T-Mobile.com or 1-800-TMOBILEDevices ordered this way come activated with our starter Pay As You Go plan with 30 minutes of talk or 30 texts (or any combination of the two that adds up to 30).*

To start your service, simply slip your SIM card into your device. Be sure to add service to this account before your introductory minutes and texts run out.Add service

If you DID NOT purchase your phone or SIM cards from T-Mobile.com or 1-800-TMOBILEORIf you purchased any tablet or HotSpot:We’ll take you through the manual activation process step by step.Activate now

Need more help?

For more information about installing your SIM card, making payments, porting in an existing number, or changing to a different plan, see the Complete Setup Guide.